"Doesn't break the mold in terms of franchise formula, and it's an enjoyable installment in the "Star Wars" canon. However, it's not much more than that.
"If you're not a fan, Rogue One may not be the revelation that The Force Awakens turned out to be.
"It offers more details of interoffice politics among the squabbling factions of both the Empire and the Rebel Alliance than probably anyone but a mid-level manager cares for.
Those are the POSITIVE critic reviews.